Panel for use in walls, partitions, and the like



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ATTORNEYS Jam 16, 1945. w. c. RANDALL PANEL FOR USE IN wALLs,PARTITIONS, AND THE LIKEV s sheets-sheet 2 Filed DeC. 19, 1941 INVENTOR.

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PANEL FOR USE IN WALLS, PARTITIONS, AND THE LIKE I Filed Dec. 19, 19413xk Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR.

WILLIAM CLIFTON RANDALL ATTORNEY Patented dan'. i6, i945 till? STESPANEL FR USE EN WALLS, PARTITHONS,

AND THE LiKE Application December i9, i941, Serial No. 423,656

3 Claims.

The invention relates to panels for use in walls, partitions and thelike, and reiers more particularly to double glazed panels.

The invention has for some or" its objects to provide a panel which isso constructed that it may be readily used with a panel formed ofanother material and especially glass blocks, or substituted for thelatter panel; to provide units which can be preiabricated at the factoryand which have predetermined transverse iace dimensions between centerlines in multiples of the transverse ace dimensions between center linesof standard individual glass blocks to enable buildu ing up of a panelformed of the units for use with a panel formed oi the glass blocks; andto so con-l struct the units that they can be assembled on the iob bysuccessively laying them in place.

The invention has ior other objects to provide a panel having a traineconstructed to permit double glazing and to permit the use of a mov=able sash at either the inside or the outside, or both sides; to providea panel having uniform appearance and relatively large lights; toprovide a panel in which the joints between the units are termed andcanili-ed in a manner to produce the saine appearance of the caulkedjoints of glass blocks and masonry; and to provide a panel comprising aplurality of units having their joints so termed that they may bereinforced.

These and other objects of the invention will 1 apparent from thefollowing description, connection with the accompanying n outsideelevation of a wall eintion;

are enlarged cross sections on respectively, of Figure i; view similarto a portion of Figure 2, show ng a modification;

Figure .5 is a view similar to a portion of Figure 2 showing medication;

Figure d an outside elevation of a wall illustrating a modification;

Figures l and S are enlarged cross sections on the lines `l-`l andrespectively, of Figure 6;

Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing a modication.

Referring to Figures l, 2 and 3', the wall is formed of the glass blockpanel l and the glazed panel 2. The individual glass blocks forming thepanel l are oi standard construction and laid in mortar in the usualmanner. The glass blocks are made in various standard sizes of the samethickness, but diierent transverse face dimensions,

(Cl. 18S-75) such as 5%" x 5%", 7%" x 'Z3/g", 11%" X 11%", so that whenthe glass blocks are laid in the mortar the transverse face dimensionsbetween center lines are 6" X 6", 8 x 8, 12 x l2". Each of the glazedpanels 2 is formed of a plurality of units 3 each of which hastransverse or vertical and horizontal face dimensions between centerlines in multiples of the transverse face dimensions between centerlines of the individual glass blocks forming the panel i. The minimumtransverse face dimensions between center lines oi each unit ispreferably double the transverse face dimensions between center lines ofthe individual glass block. As shown, each unit has transverse facedimensions between center lines in multiples or 8" for use particularlywith glass blocks hav ing transverse face dimensions between centerlines of 8" X 8".

Each unit 3 has a frame and pane members on the frame. `The framecomprises the top and bottom bars d and 5, respectively, and the sidebars t with adjacent ends of the bars rigidly secured together. All cithese bars have the same cross section and are preferably formed ofmetal. Each bar in cross section has the channel l which opens outwardlyand the coplanar inside and outside flanges i3 which extend laterally or'transversely in opposite directions from the free edges oi the sidewalls or the channel. The coplanar flanges are preferably provided attheir free edges with the enlargements 9 to, in eiect, form T- shapedanges. 'The ooplanar anges are also preferably provided between theirlaterally inner and outer edges with the transverse outwardly extendingbeads l@ which are laterally spaced from the enlargements Theenlargements il and the beads iii on one bar of one frame are insubstantial registration with and are also adapted to cooperate with theenlargements il and the beads it, respectively, on the adjacent bar oithe adjacent frame when the units are assembled to receive the caulkingli which serves to seal the joint between the units. The arrangement issuch that much the same appearance is secured as the caulked joints ofthe glass blocks forming the panel l The pane members of each unit arelaterally spaced and located at the inside and outside o the unit frame.As illustrated, the inside pane member comprises the glass pane l2 whichis located in the space formed by the inside flanges B of the frame andis secured against the inside side walls of the channels n by a suitablematerial I3, which preferably extends to the enlarged edges oi .theflanges. The outside Dane member comprises the sash il and the glasspane Il mounted on the sash. The trame of the sash is formed by theZ-bars I 6 which extend into the space formed by the outside anges 8.The inner and outer flanges of the Z-bars in the closed position. of thesash contact with the outer side walls of the channels l and theenlargements 8 of the outside flanges 8. While each sash can be hingedat the top or either side or projected out or projected in, each sash,as illustrated, is top-hinged with one section I1 ol each hinge securedto the outer ilange of the top bar of the sash and the other hingesection I3 extending through a notch in the enlargement 3 of theadjacent outside flange 8 and secured to this iiange. Each sash isadapted to be secured in closed position by suitable means, such as thescrew i9, which extends through the outer flange of the bottom bar ofthe sash and is threaded into the outside side wall of the channel i ofthe adjacent bottom bar 5. The glass panes i2 and I5 may be transparent,translucent, or the like, or material other than glass may be used toform the panes. The principal reason for having the outside pane membermovable is to permit cleaning the outside of the inside pane member, aswell as the inside of the outside pane member.

The bottom units 3 of each glazed panel are mounted upon and secured tothe adjacent portion of the wall by means such as the mortar 2li whichextends within the channels of the bottom bars 5 of the frames. The sideunits of each glazed panel are secured to the adjacent portion of thewall by means such as the mortar 2i which extends within the channels ofthe side bars 8 of the frames. Suitable flat anchor clips 22 laid in thejoints between the frames and also between the glass blocks may also beused. The top units of each glazed panel are secured to the adjacentportion of the wall by means such as the mortar 23 in much the samemanner as the bottom units. rlhe outside joints between all of the outerbars and the adjacent portions of the wall may be sealed by the caulking24 which presents much the same appearance as that between adjacentunits. If the glazed panels are relatively small or are made up inrelatively small sections, grout or mortar 25 is preferably used betweenadjacent bars of the units. The wood strips 28 and the metal members 21may also be used to strengthen or reinforce the glazed panels,especially if relatively large. The wood strips may extend bothhorizontally and vertically and within the channels 'l and, asillustrated, they extend horizontally. The metal members preferablyextend vertically throughout the height of the glazed panel and arepreferably anchored at both ends in the glass block panel of the Wall.The reinforcing members preferably extend into the channels 'I and thespaces 28 formed by the coplanar ilanges 8 laterally inside the beadsI8.

The construction is such that the prefabricated units forming the glazedpanel may be successively laid in place while building up the wall, orlaid in a prepared opening, in which latter case the anchoring clips arepreferably omitted. More particularly, the prefabricated units may belaid side by side and one upon the other in courses to form the desiredglazed panel.

In the modification illustrated in Figure 4, the wall is, in general,formed in the same manner as that illustrated in Figures 1 to 3,inclusive. However, instead of the units being built with movableoutside pane members. they are built with xed outside pane members inthe nature of panes of glass 23 which are secured against the outer sidewalls of the channels 1' in the same manner as the panes of glass i2 ofFigures 1, 2 and 3.

As illustrated in Figure 5, the wall is of the same generalconstruction, with the exception that the inside and outside panemembers 30 and 3| are both movable to provide primarily for ventilation.In this instance, both pane members are formed in the same manner as theoutside pane members of Figures l, 2 and 3.

Figures 6, 7 and 8 illustrate another type of installation in which thewall is formed of the standard glass block panel 32 and the glazed panel33. The glazed panel is formed of a single unit which has transverse orvertical and horizontal face dimensions between center lines invmultiples of the transverse face dimensions between center lines of theindividual glass blocks forming the panel 32, the arrangement being asthus far described the same as that of Figures 1, 2 and 3. The unit hasa frame formed of the like metal channel bars 34 and pane members 35 and36 on the frame at the inside and outside thereof, respectively.Suitable fiat metal anchoring clips 3i are preferably used to positionthe side bars of the frames relative to the adjacent glass block portionof the wall. The joints at the inside and outside between all of thebars of the frame and the adjacent glass block portion of the wall arepreferably sealed by caulking presenting much the same appearance as thecaulked joints between the glass blocks. The inside and outside panemembers are `each formed of the pair of sashes 38 and the panes of glass33. The sashes, as shown, are side-hinged to the side bars of the frame.The adjacent bars of these sashes are adapted to directly overlap in twospaced zones and the adjacent bars of the inside sashes are adapted tobe detachably secured together as by means of the locking device 40. Inthe present instance, each sash 38 is provided with the metal T shapedcross bars Il between the panes of glass, these cross bars extendingbetween and being lxedly secured to the side bars of the sash.

Each outside sash is adapted to be swung to open or closed position andsecured in closed position by means of the operator 42 which is ofstandard construction, with the exception that its handle 43 is pivotedso that when it is in inoperative position it is raised to assume theposition shown by the full lines in Figure 8, at which time it clearsthe adjacent inside pane member when in closed position.

Figure 9 illustrates another modification of glazed panel which diilersfrom the previously described structures mainly in the construction oi'the unit frame 44. The bars of each frame are alike in cross section,each bar having the channel 45 which opens inwardly and the coplanarinside and outside ilanges 46 which extend laterally or transversely inopposite directions from the side walls of the channel in the plane ofthe base oi' the channel. Suitable material, such as mortar sealed bysuitable caulking, is located between the adjacent bars of the unitframes and the outside bars and the adjacent portions of the glass blockpanel to secure the units to each other and the latter panel. It will benoted that the pane members are secured against the side walls of thechannel 45. As shown, the xed pane member 4i. is secured ascaoio .f 3.

against the adjacent side walls of the channels 45 and the movable sashof the pane member 48 is adapted to contact with the adjacent side wallsof the channels 45 and 'the free edges of the adjacent anges 46.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A unit for use in a building panel comprising a frame having anopening and formed of channel bars secured to each other and borderingthe opening, each bar having an outwardly opening channel and oppositelyextending anges projecting from the side wallsy of the channel,enlargements at the free edges of said flanges and transverse beadsextending outwardly from said flanges intermediate their edges, -the'channels being adapted to receive material, the side walls of thechannels and said nanges forming spaces for receiving pane members, andsaid Venlargements, beads and the portions of said flanges between saidenlargements and beads forming spaces for receiving material.

2. A unit for use in a building panel comprising a frame having anopening and formed of top, bottom and side channel bars secured to eachother at their ends and bordering the opening, each bar having anoutwardly opening channel and oppositely extending eoplanar flanges'projecting from the free edges'of `the side walls of the channel,enlargements at the free' edges o! said flanges and transverse beadsextending outwardly from said flanges intermediate theirv edges, thechannels being adapted to` receive material, the side walls of thechannels and'said flanges forming spaces for receiving pane members, andsaid enlargements, beads andthe portions of said anges betweensaidenlargements and beads forming spaces for receiving sealingmaterial. 3. A unit for use in a building panel comprisingy a framehaving an opening and formed of v bars secured to each other andbordering the opening, each bar having oppositely extending coplanarflanges, enlargements at the free edges of said anges and transversebeads extending outwardly from said anges intermediate their edges, saidenlargements, beads and the portions

